Baked Ziti II

Ingredients

• 1 pound ziti pasta
• 1 jar pasta sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ziti and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
3. Drain the ziti and return it to the pot. Add the pasta sauce and stir to combine.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, one cup of the mozzarella cheese, the Parmesan cheese, and the basil. Mix until combined.
5. Spread half of the ziti mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the cheese mixture over the top, then top with the remaining ziti mixture.
6. Sprinkle the remaining cup of mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Baked Ziti is a classic Italian dish that is often served for special occasions.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta sauce.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.